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Bernie Sanders Denies Closure Of Vermont Nuclear Plant Increased #EMISSIONS -- The Data Says Otherwise

April 16, 2019: Bernie Sanders' truthfulness has come into question with his denial that the closure of Vermont Yankee nuclear plant contributed to a 16% rise in the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Former VW boss charged over diesel #EMISSIONS scandal

April 15, 2019: Martin Winterkorn has been charged with fraud over the diesel emissions scandal.

German prosecutors charge ex-VW chief Martin Winterkorn, 4 others in #EMISSIONS scandal

April 15, 2019: German prosecutors indicted former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn and four others on criminal charges Monday related to the emissions cheating scandal that's already cost the automaker billions.

Martin Winterkorn, Ex-VW Chief, Charged by Germany in Diesel #EMISSIONS Scheme

April 15, 2019: Prosecutors in Germany connected the charges against Martin Winterkorn and four other managers to events that ran from 2006, when the diesel scandal was first conceived, to 2015.

IEA Challenged to Address Limits to Negative #EMISSIONS

April 15, 2019: Use IEA’s World Energy Outlook to push for more climate action, investors say. And, be transparent on the limits to negative emissions.

German motor authority probes more Mercedes #EMISSIONS software: Bild

April 14, 2019: Germany's motor vehicle authority KBA is investigating Daimler on suspicion that 60,000 Mercedes cars were fitted with software aimed at tricking emissions tests, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday.

5 things Canada can do to reduce its #CARBON #EMISSIONS

April 12, 2019: In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the most effective ways for Canada to reduce its carbon footprint and how the country is reshaping its building code to address climate change.

CO2 variations from plants overwhelmed by traffic #EMISSIONS

April 11, 2019: Fossil fuel emissions are exceeding what natural systems can absorb, as year-on-year comparisons attestLast Saturday the Guardian started publishing the carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement from Mauna Loa, Hawaii. Far from big sources, this is an indicator for the whole northern hemisphere. Each day you will see the num...

Extractives now account for half of global #CARBON #EMISSIONS -- what can be done?

April 10, 2019: Last month, UN Environment released its Global Resources Outlook, and found that resource extraction now accounts for half of the world’s total global carbon emissions. The extractive industries are also responsible for 90 percent of biodiversity loss and water stress.

Automakers Plan for Their Worst Nightmare: Regulatory Chaos After Trump’s #EMISSIONS Rollback

April 10, 2019: The matter is increasingly urgent because the Trump administration is said to have settled on the details of its rollback plan, which would quite likely split the American auto market.

The #CARBON #EMISSIONS Winter Is Coming, John Snow

April 9, 2019: IT has a significant impact on the environment. Think of the energy consumption of data centers. Do

Dems grill EPA chief over auto #EMISSIONS rollback plan

April 9, 2019: Democrats on Tuesday grilled Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Andrew Wheeler over his agency’s decision to roll back an Obama-era fuel emissions standard. While the hearing before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on...

Overnight Energy: John Kerry hits Trump over #CLIMATE change at hearing | Defends Ocasio-Cortez from GOP attacks | Dems grill

April 9, 2019: OBAMA SECRETARIES SAY CLIMATE CHANGE ALREADY AFFECTING NATIONAL SECURITY: Former Secretary of State John Kerry swiped at President Trump while voicing concerns about the effects of global climate change on U.S. national security during an appearance...

Air #POLLUTION: How does Londons new #EMISSIONS zone compare?

April 8, 2019: New restrictions on drivers come into force in central London today, so how do these compare with the rest of the word?

California sues Trump administration for details on car #EMISSIONS rollback decision

April 8, 2019: The state of California is suing the Trump administration for details behind the decision it made to lower the standards on tailpipe emissions for cars and trucks.The suit filed by the Golden State on Friday demands the Trump administration release...

London begins first 24-hour Ultra Low #EMISSIONS Zone

April 8, 2019: London introduced the world's first 24-hour city Ultra Low Emission Zone Monday in an effort to reduce air pollution and protect public health in Britain's capital.

AutoComplete: FCA life-hacked its way into EU #EMISSIONS compliance video - Roadshow

April 8, 2019: Plus: Nissan is working on a (mostly) new Frontier, finally, and the 2019 Easter Jeep Safari concepts are seriously cool.

London prepares for launch of ultra-low #EMISSIONS zone

April 6, 2019: Almost 1,000 people a year in London are hospitalised with asthma caused by pollutionLondon is preparing to enforce “world-leading” vehicle pollution restrictions from Monday as the capital attempts to clean up the toxic air blamed for thousands of premature deaths.The ultra-low emission zone, or Ulez, will laun...

EU says BMW, Daimler, VW colluded to limit #EMISSIONS tech

April 5, 2019: The alleged actions would have limited options for less polluting cars.

EU charges German carmakers with blocking #EMISSIONS cleaning technology

April 5, 2019: European Union antitrust regulators on Friday charged BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen with colluding to block the rollout of emissions cleaning technology in a move that could lead to hefty fines.

BMW, Daimler and VW charged with collusion over #EMISSIONS

April 5, 2019: EU gives car manufacturers 10 weeks to respond to findings from antitrust investigationThe European commission has charged BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen with colluding to limit the introduction of clean emissions technology, in the preliminary findings of an antitrust investigation.The car manufacturers have 10 weeks ...

EU regulators charge BMW, Daimler, VW with colluding against #EMISSIONS tech - Roadshow

April 5, 2019: The three automakers could pay fines totaling 10 percent of their revenue.

EU: BMW, VW, Daimler plotted to stall clean #EMISSIONS devices

April 5, 2019: The European Commission accused German automakers BMW, Volkswagen and Daimler Friday of colluding to impede technologies that limit emissions.

SEC throws out investor vote pushing Exxon Mobil to reduce #GREENHOUSE gas #EMISSIONS

April 3, 2019: The Securities and Exchange Commission has allowed Exxon Mobil to trash a shareholder proposal requiring the oil giant to set targets to substantially reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

#COAL is a financial bust, but global #CARBON #EMISSIONS keep rising

April 3, 2019: Coal plants are increasingly inefficient as a way to produce energy in the U.S. -- so why are emissions still climbing?
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